West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles

Category: Driver's license office

Address: 24 Ruland Rd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, USA

Phone: +13045583900

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–5PM

Friday: 8:30AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Brian Smith

Jul 13, 2022

Exactly as I expected. One thing was different on the paperwork so we left without accomplishing anything. To be fair, my mother-in-law wrote her married name on the title, which differd from her maiden name. It was not the DMV. The employees were probably the nicest DMV workers that I have ever dealt with.

Dr. S Akridge

Jun 15, 2022

I went into this DMV today excited about my name change to my DL. I made an appointment and stood for maybe 2 or 3 minutes for the dude at the appointment window to come up (darker complexion - I believe his name is Henry, at least that's what one of the other representatives stated). He asked how could he help and I told him I was there to change the name on my DL. He then asks me for a copy of my DL, but then says, "where's the marriage certificate, you're changing your name, where's the marriage certificate?" So I tell him, oh it's not my last name but my first. He then yells, "well what's wrong with your first name! You need paperwork for that! Where's the paperwork?" I had to catch myself because his behavior and unprofessional demeanor almost made me become indignant and forget who I am. Henry is by far the poorest excuse for a government worker. His unprofessionalism, uncaring, insensitive, nasty behavior is detestable. The other workers are very professional, kind and decent. People like Henry however, are who makes the experience with DMV unpleasant. He needs training on being a public servant, lessons on customer service and kindness, and supervision because he definitely lacks integrity, customer service skills, and cannot nor should he be trusted with attending the needs of the public.

Kimm Krasavage

May 13, 2022

If you must go to the DMV, this is the one to go too. I went to Martinsburg DMV on Monday and on Thursday and both days there wasn't anywhere to park. We had to park on the side road and then going in... uh.. nope! The line was so long u need to bring lunch n dinner. However, the ranson DMV was excellent! I was in n out in an hour and a half. That is awesome for the DMV. Go to ranson unless u have time to kill all day.

Tim Magruder

May 3, 2022

I go here every year.My opinion this is the best Department of Motor Vehicles in the state of West Virginia.The employees are courteous, properly trained,and handle the work flow very well.The older employees are training new employees,and are right there to make sure everything is running smoothly.Good job !

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Questions & Answers

Are you open on Saturday

Douglas Bitner | Nov 14, 2019
Robbin Dilger | Nov 15, 2019

But call to be sure... It is such a better DVM than that in Hedgesville...

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Is is open to walk ins

Sarah Wildman | Jun 16, 2021
Annette Meade | Jun 17, 2021

Yes, I recommend going around 7am and waiting until they open. If you do not, you will wait forever!

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I have copd..im trying to get drivers license renewed..ive been trying to .get an appointment..but no response...how long do i have to get theme renewed?? .

Willy Hardy | Nov 13, 2020
Kurt Weirich | Nov 14, 2020

Go online and make an appointment. I was in and out of the DMV in less than 20 minutes

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What do I need to renew plate that died on July 1st

Teresa Sizemore | Nov 14, 2019
Robbin Dilger | Nov 15, 2019

You can do this on line ... Made my life so much simpler. But you must have insurance. I am with AAA. and is your id current??

My dump trailer registration has no stated weight under the Length/Weight section. How do I get a weight added to the registration?

Carl Jackson | Nov 14, 2019
Robbin Dilger | Nov 15, 2019

I really don't know but maybe start with the tax accessors office.

If I have a valid WV ID can I use it to get a driver's license

Bill OMeara | Oct 14, 2021
Danny Skaggs | Oct 15, 2021

I do believe you can As long as your address is correct an with other documents

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What can I do to waited on 10 people sitting here in front of me @ moorefield office 4 windows in the facility and only one window working? Maybe if the other 3 windows would have been working I wouldn't be sitting here and could be working

Kevin Bensenhaver | Aug 15, 2021
Verdel Lee | Aug 16, 2021

The problem is wv DMV IS HIRING. But they are not doing the outreach or incentive to attract more people. Virginia has a bill currently pending to do just that and west Virginia should follow suit. Untill than many of it services can be done online check the website for details. Also double check what u need before you go. This way it could help processing happen faster in that office

Why are there no longer Saturday hours???

Faith Bain | Aug 15, 2021
Roy Newcome | Aug 16, 2021

I'm guessing that the pandemic caused that to happen. Maybe when they see things calm down they may start again.

Is the inside open for business now and do you need an appointment or is it walk-in now?

Barbara Ott | Jun 16, 2021
Dee Perekrests | Jun 17, 2021

Walk in now. Went to renew tags, took maybe 20 minutes in and out. No appointment.

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Where do I go to get an appointment for a photo id?

brenda mclucas | Feb 16, 2021
Dizzy Green | Feb 17, 2021

Appointments are made on the web site. None were available when i checked for about 2 months so i took a chance & just went. I lucked out & didnt wait long. They seem to have a certain number of slots for walkins each day.

Do we need appointments to try for permit or we just walk in? An how r they doin things with the covid going on?

kayla dodson | Feb 16, 2021
Oscar Romero | Feb 17, 2021

You don't need it but, I would recommend getting one for a fast and short time. Or go early in the morning. I've waited over 3 hours going in the afternoon. Then an hour and a half going first thing in the morning.

Do you take the written and driver's test at DVM in WV?

diana turner | Jan 17, 2021
Erik Ravenscroft | Jan 18, 2021

Yes

How do I make an appointment at dmv to get a duplicate title for my car?

Tina smith | Dec 18, 2020
Mike Fleischauer | Dec 19, 2020

Or you just show up, have the lady at the door add your name to the list, and wait in your car until they call you to come in.

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Are they doing regular service are they doing a by appointment only

Melissa Sampson | Dec 18, 2020
Baking Goddess | Dec 19, 2020

Appointment only and a minimum of two people per appointment. So if you had to bring others with you, they will only allow you to bring in one other person inside.

do you still have to make an appointment before you go in or walk-ins are welcome??

Franklin G | Dec 18, 2020
Ant | Dec 19, 2020

Walk in is welcome however you may have to wait in line and there's no guarantee you can get in same day. At the end of day they reset the list.

During Covid-19, what route is taken during a drivers test? How do they go about the process?

I’m Dead | Nov 13, 2020
David Turner | Nov 14, 2020

Jefferson County does it in the business complex and you ride in the vehicle while the instructor watches.

Does anybody know If you still have to make an appointment to renew driver's license in person

Bear Nitzsche | Nov 13, 2020
Roy Obannion | Nov 14, 2020

They do have walk ins just a little wait

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I received my temporary registration with my new tag. Will the DMV send me a new registration in the mail?

Brian Diaz | Nov 13, 2020
Charles Mathis | Nov 14, 2020

Yes they will

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We have lost vehicle title. How can I get title reissued in my name.

Tom LePera | Nov 13, 2020
Sabrina Fauver | Nov 14, 2020

You can go online and find out what paperwork you would need. But, remember if you go to the DMV you should make an appointment. Now with covid19

I heard you can do walk ins for an Id I have an appointment but need it sooner... Can I Walk in and get it

Katie Dignazio | Nov 13, 2020
Thomas Wood | Nov 14, 2020

Yes, they have walk ins and appointments now.

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just moved from VA and need to get new registrations and license. when i look on line there are no available dates. Can i do this on line?

Sandy Ashby | Nov 13, 2020
Danielle Penwell | Nov 14, 2020

I tried to do everything on line but nothing i did worked. I ended up getting to the dmv at 730 8 o'clock and sat there. I was the first person there and they took like 6 maybe 7 appointments before me but i was in and out. Went to the one in charles town. Hope that helps.

I can Sending or return my plate?

Santos Rodriguez | Nov 13, 2020
Steve Burton | Nov 14, 2020

I believe you can mail it in. They also have a drop box up front. They are appointment only at this point on the door to the left facing the building. There is a door on the right that if they have a no show they can get you in. The door is locked and when the person comes to let appointments in they will be able to tell you what you need to do.

Do they take any walk ins?

M B | Nov 13, 2020
Abigail Cadigan | Nov 14, 2020

They do but you may not get in so you should probably make an appointment

Do you need to come in or online to get a handicap sticker. Dr has already filled out paperwork

Edward Merson | Nov 13, 2020
Mark Zampino | Nov 14, 2020

You can come in or mail it in - whatever is easier for you.

Is the DMV in kearneysville wv open on martin luther king day

mary newcomb | Nov 13, 2020
John Morton | Nov 14, 2020

Unfortunately not.

Will the DMV be open on Thanksgiving or black Friday

Ethel Napper | Nov 13, 2020
Veronica Elm | Nov 14, 2020

Not Thanksgiving. Federal holiday. Maybe black Friday. Check their website or call first thing in morning.

Can I check online to see what I need to do to get my driver's license

Kevin Mullins | Nov 13, 2020
Veronica Elm | Nov 14, 2020

Yes you can. Just make sure you have everything listed. WV DMV is notorious for rejecting folks for not having the proper paperwork. Sometimes you have to go back two or three times before you get it right.

how do i change a pa title to a wv title, what documents do I need

Kathyren Livingston | Nov 14, 2019
James Roppel | Nov 15, 2019

The pa title needs to be notarized on the back of it was purchased. If the pa title is already in your name, you would need a form 1, the physical title, and an odometer statement. You don't need proof of residency to title a vehicle.

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What does the dmv do for veterans?

Ronald Stewart | Nov 14, 2019
A L | Nov 15, 2019

West Virginia DMVs offer specialty license plates in addition to IDs that recognize veteran status.

What information do you need after moving from another state to apply for drivers license?

Marsha Wells | Nov 14, 2019
A L | Nov 15, 2019

If your current license is still valid and unexpired, you will need to bring one proof of identity, one proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of WV residency with name and address, such as utility and cable bills. Be sure that any bills you bring are addressed to you at your current address--not just forwarded from USPS. The DMV will not accept forwarded mail. If your current license is expired, you will need to bring all of this information in addition to taking all of the written, vision, and driving tests.

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If my tags expire in May is it the first of the month or end? If it's the first, do I have a grace period?

Dawn Messinese | Nov 14, 2019
A L | Nov 15, 2019

When tags expire, a driver has until the final day of the month to renew them.

Does this place have a drive through window?

Adam Strong | Nov 14, 2019
A L | Nov 15, 2019

There is no drive-thru service. You must go inside to wait to meet with a clerk for your needs. There are also options to submit certain documentation online, as well.

What do I need to bring to take driving portion of drivers operators exam Do I need any proofs of residency, birth certificate or anything else

Shane Linton | Nov 14, 2019
A L | Nov 15, 2019

If you are applying for a driver's license and are considered a new applicant, you will need to provide one proof of identification, one proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of WV residency with name and physical address.

Do you need to schedule appointment for drivers road test?

Lynnette Barker | Nov 14, 2019
A L | Nov 15, 2019

I'm not sure if you need to schedule an appointment beforehand, but at the very least testing applicants must be registered at least one hour prior to office closing time. So you definitely can just walk in, as long as you arrive early enough.

Need ID for my 14 year old son. What do I need to bring?

mary beth kilmer | Nov 14, 2019
A L | Nov 15, 2019

If a child is a legal citizen and a West Virginia resident, they can apply for a photo ID card. Any child between the age of 2 and 15 may apply. The only additional requirement is for a parent or guardian to sign forms. The youth ID card is then valid up to two years.

What if my eye color is incorrect on license?

L S***** | Nov 14, 2019
Robbin Dilger | Nov 15, 2019

Did they put in the wrong color.? Is your license new? If it is their fault, I would think they owe you to correct it. If not, you can change it when you renew them.

What all do I need to get tags and title in my name

Amber Avent | Nov 14, 2018
Kay Papeskov | Nov 15, 2018

Hi. I'm not a hundred percent sure but I think you need to have the title of the vehicle signed by the person that sold it to you. And your West Virginia driver's license and possibly proof of address. The best thing to do is call the DMV they would be the one to know that.

What information do I need to provide for change of address on a WV drivers license

PJ Clark | Nov 14, 2018
Wallace Parrish | Nov 15, 2018

Hi PJ You will have to contact wv dmv for this information but i think you will only need is a water bill or a electric bill or exc showing your name and address and then at the DMV you will fill out a form for change of address! Hopefully this will be helpful for you!

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How do I rebuke my drivers license on line?

Kathy Brumbles | Nov 14, 2018
Kathy Brumbles | Nov 15, 2018

I messed up but I found it thank you.

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what is needed to get a replacement drivers license

Michael Witteried | Nov 14, 2018
A L | Nov 15, 2018

You need the same necessary documents for when your license expires. You will need one proof of identity and two seperate proofs of WV residency, such as utility bills, in addition to the payment fee.

When taking ur exam the driving part when u parallel park do u need to be on the white line or inside the white line

victoria johnson | Nov 14, 2018
Madaca 99 | Nov 15, 2018

The handbook shows inside the lines. You can not tap a cone, however.

What do u need for you to get your permit

michael slagle | Nov 14, 2017
A L | Nov 15, 2017

You will need to bring four items with you: one completed application, a driver's eligibility certificate issued by your school, proof of your social security number, and proof of identity.

Does this Mva do drivers tests

Selina Bryant | Nov 14, 2017
A L | Nov 15, 2017

Yes, this location offers driving tests for those seeking a license.

What do i need to get drivers license renewal

Tonia Peach | Nov 14, 2017
Madaca 99 | Nov 15, 2017

If you have had a name change, bring proof, such as divorce decree or marriage license if it's your first time getting your WV D.L.

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